Archives - 30 December 2011, Friday

In a world saturated by marketing jargon, the labels on products aren’t always easy to decipher. While the term “organic” is regulated—to an extent, anyway —phrases like “all-natural,” “hypoallergenic,” and “cruelty-free” are not. One Hollywood actress, however, has mounted a crusade ...

Though we may think of hot and humid months as breakout season, winter can bring along acne issues of its own. Dry skin, stress, irregular diet, and lack of exercise all contribute to breakouts. And while it is important to take a look at how you are treating your skin from the outsid...

In an industry where cookie-cutter mass-manufacturing is the rule, Monisha Raja is on a mission to preserve indigenous Indian craftsmanship. Love is Mighty , her line of vegan, artisanal shoes, fuses Old World textiles and traditions with a modern twist. Driven by her passion for both...

According to Mercy For Animals (MFA), a new Daily Livestock Report 2010 was the fourth year in a row that Americans’ consumption of meat has declined. The trend is expected to continue in 2012, despite the growth of the U.S. population. The biggest decline is expected to occur in beef...

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Extreme temperatures call for extreme measures, but you don’t need to pull a Nanook of the North to jam with Old Man Winter. We’re hooking up one lucky U.S. reader with the “Alicia” peacoat from Vaute Couture , a Brooklyn-by-way-of-Chicago label that constructs its 100 percent cruelty...

Global Seesaw operates in the UK as a social enterprise with the aim of creating sustainable employment for women who have been trafficked into prostitution. All profits from Global Seesaw are re-invested into the business to create more employment and freedom worldwide. This bag by S...

celebrated the opening of its Melbourne showroom with a top-hat-themed party this month, the staff of architectural firm ClarkeHopkinsClarke made an entrance with pleated toppers they cleverly assembled from their invitations with zero excess scrap. At our request, John Leung and his ...

Can you believe 2012 is almost here? Well in order to say goodbye to 2011 and hello to the New Year, here are some of our top “feel good” moments. Now, we know it’s hard to have just one favorite, let alone 10, but we’ve managed to narrow it down, so we could share a few of these hear...

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is the founder and editor-in-chief of Eco-Chick and author of The Eco-Chick Guide to Life (St. Martin's Press). A problogger and oft-quoted green living expert who has been featured in the NYTimes, Elle, Glamour and Whole Living, she is a contributor to The Huffington Post, Inhabitat,...

The hustle and bustle of Christmas has all but faded away, and now it’s time to look forward to the New Year. Whether you’re a resolution maker or not, it’s nice to reflect on the past year and look ahead to what the next year may bring and what one can do to improve the quality of li...

designer Molly Yestadt will be taking the yurt from humble nomadic lair to holiday hat studio and she’s inviting you to come make your own headpieces! Come peruse a yurt-ful of millinery delights, ranging from fedoras and wide-brim hats to cocktail fascinators and festive headbands. F...

Today’s curated collection of sustainable sartorial finds features some of the more ethically minded from across the pond… (above ) We’re crushing on the Girl on Fire limited ed Nancy purse by artist, Olivier Millagou. What’s it made of? Upcycled fire-hose was used as the exterior fab...

Research shows that even though 52% of participants were confident in their ability to achieve success with their goals, only 12% actually did. Another study made by Richard Wisemen from the University of Bristol showed that 78% of New Year resolutions fail, and that people who actual...

Gorgeous 100 per cent silk chiffon blouse in beautiful black silk, with ruffle sleeves and chest detail. Looks great daytime with high waist jeans, such as Del Forte Ivy in black or blue, or with Ciel Lula hemp silk mini-skirt in the evening. Seen here with Ciel Gold trousers. Gorgeou...